Messages from the Diocese of Rockville Centre

Faith In The Public Square
The Diocese of Rockville Centre invites you to watch this video https://youtu.be/pOb3H6jwtpo, a collaborative effort involving SJB & Holy Trinity students. It is another addition of “Faith in the Public Square” and the Diocesan Edge Project.

Bishop Barres' Message about the Reproductive Health ActClick here for an important letter from Bishop Barres on the Reproductive Health Act.
Click here for a video from Bishop Barres about the Reproductive Health Act.

Catholic Charities Mental Health Services Connection
As part of the Diocesan Edge Initiative, we are fortunate to have connections in Catholic Charities' Mental Health Services, who are able to assist anyone who needs to speak to someone.
If you or someone you know is in need of this assistance, please contact:
Howard Duff: 516-634-0012 x126
Ana Martinez: 516-634-0014 x127

Take Action - Protect Catholic School Education
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Help stop public school districts' control over Catholic schools

In response to concerns that have been raised over the education provided at a small number of Jewish schools, the NYS Education Department is enforcing oversight of all nonpublic schools – including Catholic schools that meet and exceed the state’s academic standards. Catholic schools can easily demonstrate their academic success, are independently accredited, and are approved to operate by the Board of Regents. However, this new process will unfairly require local public school districts, who are competitors with our schools, to review our schools and then require local public school boards to vote on whether a Catholic school in their area can continue to operate (except in NYC where the public school district Chancellor will make the determination). Please urge your legislators to reject this plan and to support existing methods for the state to approve the operation of Catholic schools, which have provided superior educational opportunities for New York families for generations.